A&E Services for Clauson Center HCAT Addition

Anne Arundel Community College is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to design and manage the construction of the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT) addition to the Clauson Center on its Arnold campus. The project will be delivered under a Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CMAR) method with a guaranteed maximum price. Firms must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by October 29, 2026; the top three will be invited to submit technical and price proposals. The design budget is part of a $12.2 million total project, with an anticipated occupancy in August 2030. Key requirements include LEED Silver (goal of LEED Gold), BIM capabilities, and full‑service A/E expertise across architecture, civil, structural, MEP, and interior design. • Scope: full‑service A/E design, programming, BIM, value engineering, construction administration, and LEED certification support. • Delivery: CMAR with GMP; collaboration with college, CMAR, and trade contractors. • Budget: approx. $10.7 M construction + $1.5 M FF&E ≈ $12.2 M total. • Timeline: SOQ due Oct 29 2026 → Technical RFP Dec 3 2026 → Design phase July 2027–July 2028 → Construction Feb 2029–Mar 2030. • Evaluation criteria: organization, firm profile, key personnel, past projects, BIM, value‑added, MBE participation, financial stability, litigation history. • Mandatory submissions: digitally signed SOQ via email to Heidi Frist; no paper submissions through eMMA.